Industrial Stormwater Sampling
May 25, 2011
Blaine, Minnesota
Sampling Preparation, Sample Collection, Documentation & Shipment
Tim Portner
What Makes Good Data Sampling Plans Sampling Procedures Sample Handling Laboratory Procedures
Why is the sampling important?
1st Step to Accurate Data
Analytical data is only as accurate as the sample collected
Sampling Plan
Written Procedures Consistency Avoid Trouble Training Tool
Record Keeping
Documentation Beats Memory Exceptions to Sampling Plan Paper Trail Information for Laboratory
Chain of Custody
Make sure to fill out the chain of custody completely This is how the laboratory knows
what needs to be completed. Make sure that the sample IDs on
the sample containers match the chain of custody.
LABORATORIES, Inc.1126 North Front StreetNew Ulm, MN 56073
Toll Free: (800) 782-3557 Fax: (507) 359-2890
Lab Number
Sample Type(Food, Soil, Water, Etc.)
Date Sampled
Time Sampled V
OC
Via
ls
500
ml u
np
res.
1000
ml u
np
res.
500
ml H
NO
3
1000
ml H
NO
3
500
ml H
2SO
4
1000
ml H
2SO
4
Ste
rile
pla
stic
Am
ber
H2S
O4
500
ml N
aOH
Filt
ered
? Y
or
N
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er:
3 1 1
Date: Time:
Analysis
Fax #:
E-mail:
Date Submitted:JB-14-11
Contact: who the lab should call
Analysis Required
Purchase Order #:
Work Order #
Sample Information Bottle Type
Phone: (507) 354-8517
Company Name and Address:TP INC
1234 Main Street
Quote Number
New Ulm, MN 56073
Billing Address (indicate if different from above):SAME AS REPORT TO or
PO BOX 1New Ulm, MN 56073
TP INC
Date:
Comments:
Sample Condition:
2.
Sample ID
Chain of Custody Record
For e-mail report check box
Phone #: Your Contacts Number
YOUR Name
with any questionsName of Sampler:
Account #: IF KNOWN
Page of .
Total Suspended Solids,
Aluminum, Iron, Lead
BTEX
Project Name/Number:
For faxed report check box
Transferred by:
1.
Received by: Temp:Time:
Information Gathering
What are we sampling for? How are we sampling? Where are we sampling? How are we getting the
samples to the Lab?
What are we Sampling For?Automobile Salvage YardsSubsector M1
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Unpreserved container 7 day holding time
Total Aluminum, Iron, Lead Nitric Acid preserved container 6 month holding time
Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene, Xylene (BTEX) Hydrochloric Acid preserved container 14 day holding time
What are we Sampling For?Scrap Recycling and Waste Recycling FacilitiesSubsector N1
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) Unpreserved container 7 day holding time
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Sulfuric Acid preserved container 28 day holding time
Total Aluminum, Copper, Iron, Lead, and Zinc Nitric Acid preserved container 6 Month holding time
pH Unpreserved container ASAP
How are we sampling?
Sample Containers
Order Containers in Advance from Lab
Receive Proper Containers and Quantity!
Ask questions to make sure you receive what you need!
Be Sure to Fill Containers Correctly
Clearly Label Containers Before Sampling
How are we sampling?
Make sure to wear clean powder free gloves while sampling This not only to keep the sample off
you but to keep you out of the sample. Fill containers completely without over
filling them. Some containers are pre-preserved
with acids or bases The mouth of the bottle should face
upstream while sampling.
How are we sampling?
Do not disturb the bottom of the area you are sampling.
After sampling immediately place the sample on ice This means you must keep ice on
hand If you do not have ice on hand
place the sample in the refrigerator and get ice
Where are we sampling?
Pipes? Ditches? Manholes? Others?
Pipes
Safety Avoid contact
with the pipe or other surfaces
Ditches
Safety Avoid contact
with the bottom of the sampling location
Place bottle opening upstream when collecting sample
Manholes
Safety Avoid contacting
surfaces in manhole
Place the bottles opening upstream when collecting a sample
Other
Who is testing?
Make sure the lab is certified to complete the testing.
Inform the lab when you will be sending samples in. This is especially important if you
have time sensitive samples
Shipping & Handling
Packing Paperwork Holding Times
Overnight delivery? 2nd Day?
Avoid Weekends if possible Use a Good Courier Leaks
Custody Seals for Security
Iced for Transport
Loose Ice for Hand Delivery Only!
Bag Ice for Shipping
Must arrive at 0-4oC
Securely Taped For Shipping
Sampling and Handling Done Right
Proper sampling and handling = accurate data.
Poor sampling and handling will lead to poor data.
Improper sample collection and handling is worse than no sample at all.
Remember: Plan It, Do It, Document It, Review It!
Summary
Safety Have a plan in place Have sample containers on hand Documentation Fill out the lab’s paperwork/labels
completely Ensure samples arrive at proper
temperature within holding times Communication
Questions????????
Tim Portner 507-276-8089 [email protected] New Ulm, MN 800-782-3557
We will email information on request.
Thank You!